Rabu, Juni 30, 2010

Empa is an interdisciplinary research and services institution for material sciences and technology development within the ETH Domain. Its Laboratory for Mechanical Systems Engineering is looking for strengthening its composite materials development activities and offers a

Postdoc position in Carbon Nanotube based Composites

The work will focus on the development of nano-particle modified fibre reinforced polymer composites by modification of the system with nano-particles, specifically carbon nano-tubes (CNT). The purpose of the project led by the candidate is to improve resin dominated properties of fibre composite materials, like ILSS, toughness and impact resistance. The work will cover aspects such as functionalisation of the fillers, processing issues and characterisation from the nano- to the macroscopic scale.

The ideal candidate (m/f) is a communicative chemist, chemical engineer, material scientist or physicist with a PhD degree. The candidate should bring practical experience in the field ofnanocomposites, including the specific characterisation methods, preferably on CNT-epoxy systems. Furthermore, the candidate should already have lead a scientific project.

The position is immediately available and the planned project duration three years. Please send your application including a short statement of research interests, CV, list of publications and names and addresses of two academic references.

PhD Studentship in Marine Palaeoclimatology at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

The Institute of Environmental Science and Technology (ICTA) at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona is a leading national institute carrying out research and education in the environmental sciences. ICTA promotes basic and applied multidisciplinary research into environmental processes and the relations between the changing environment and society. ICTA currently has 41 academic staff and over 80 early stage researchers (PhD students, post‐doctoral research associates).

ICTA invites applications for 1 fellowship in marine palaeoclimatology of 3 years for an early stage researcher (ESR) at the PhD student level The fellowship is sponsored by the 7th Framework Programme of the European Community as part of the Marie Curie Initial Training Network `GATEWAYS`.

The ESR will be embedded within ICTA`s marine science section that conducts research into marine palaeoclimatology and palaeoenvironments. The ESR fellowship is directed towards establishing ocean deep water distributions in the past and their relation to variable heat and salt transports to and across the Atlantic. Analytical methodologies specifically focus on radiogenic isotopes. The ESR fellow is expected to achieve a PhD degree during the fellowship.

1. Spanish nationals who have legally resided and had their main activity outside Spain and the EU (i.e., in a non associated third country) for at least three of the last four years immediately prior to the ESR appointment;2. Non Spanish nationals who have not resided or carried out their main activity in Spain for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the ESR appointment (short stays such as holidays are not taken into account);3. Fellows holding a Master degree in a relevant field and are in the first 4 years (full time equivalent) of their research career, including the period of research training, starting at the date of obtaining the degree which formally entitles them to enter a doctorate;

Application documents.Applicants who fulfil the above criteria submit by email a letter of intent stating their interest in the GATEWAYS project; their curriculum vitae showing, amongst others, their high school and University education background; and the names, addresses, email and telephone numbers of two referees that the search committee can contact for letters of recommendation.

Contact.The full position announcement and supplementary information on the GATEWAYS project can be downloaded from www.uab.es/icta

Application deadline is 20 July 2010

ICTA, the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and the GATEWAYS project employ an equalopportunity policy and particularly invite women to apply.

PhD on Family and School Influence on Future Life Plans at University of Amsterdam

The department of Social Research Methodology, Faculty of Social Sciences, VU University Amsterdam, has a vacancy for a PhD position. This project about The Influence of Family and School on Future Life Plans of Adolescents is funded by a grant from the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO).

Vacancy number 1.2010.00154

Research project:The influence of family and school on future life plans of adolescents This research project aims to study the future life plans of adolescents. Attention will be paid to their ambitions for their educational and occupational careers, and to their intentions with regard to family formation. An important question is to what extent – in this era of individualization – the future plans of adolescents are still influenced by their social environment: the parents, the school, and the peer group, and whether this influence depends on the field of planning. The project will use data collected in 2005 among 1500 students of grades three, four and five in secondary education. In the questionnaire, the 14 to 17 year olds reported extensively on their plans and expectations with regard to their future life course ineducation, occupation and family formation. Data from parents were collected as well. They received a mail survey in which they were asked to describe their expectations and ambitions for their children. As students were interviewed in school classes, the project also allows to study the influence of school and peers within the school class.

TasksThe PhD student is expected to:-analyze survey data with sophisticated multi-level modelling techniques;-conduct a small data collection among the schools that participate in the study;-write articles for international peer reviewed scientific journals;-write a PhD thesis;-participate in the activities of the research programme Social Inequalities and the Life Course (SILC) of the Department;-contribute to the teaching tasks of the Department.

RequirementsWe are looking for a candidate (f/m) with a relevant university Masters degree in Sociology, Demography or another Social Science. Excellent knowledge of quantitative methods of analysis is required. The PhD research candidate needs to be proficient in spoken and written English.

Further particularsThe PhD position will be available at the VU University Amsterdam in the Department of Social Research Methodology. The appointment will be available initially for 12 months. After a successful evaluation the contract will be prolonged with 36 months. The candidate will participate in the PhD programme of the Faculty of Social Sciences. Salary The salary is € 2.042,- gross per month in the first year, increasing to € 2.612,- in the fourth year based on full-time employment. Further information about our excellent fringe benefits of employment may be found at www.workingatvu.nl Information More information on the Department and its research programme on Social Inequality and the Life Course can be found at www.fsw.vu.nl/en/departments/social-research-methodology. Information on this particular position can be obtained from prof. dr. Aat Liefbroer (e-mail: ac.liefbroer@fsw.vu.nl, phone +31 703565230).

ApplicationWritten applications should include a curriculum vitae, names of two academic references, a copy of the MSc diploma plus list of marks, and a motivation of interest for this specific position. Please mention the vacancy number in the e-mail header, or at the top of your letter and on the envelope. Send your application before July 5, 2010 to VU University Amsterdam, Faculty of Social Sciences, attn. M. Karssen, Managing Director, De Boelelaan 1081, NL-1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands. It is also possible to apply by e-mail to vacature-MT@fsw.vu.nl

New Zealand provides opportunities to study under internationally recognised academics and researchers in a wide range of disciplines. Qualifications from New Zealand universities rank with the world`s best and have a reputation for being practical and modern. In some niche areas, such as biotechnology, forensic science and marine engineering, New Zealand degrees are acknowledged as world-leading.

Students educated here are earning a reputation as a new breed of innovative thinkers, and enjoying success the world over. Our international scholarships reflect the Government`s commitment to strengthening educational partnerships with other countries and regions. The scholarship programme aims to share New Zealand`s excellent education system with the rest of the world, and bring the best academics from elsewhere to share their knowledge. If you have any questions about the scholarships listed below, please contact the Education New Zealand Scholarships Manager - scholarships@educationnz.org.nz

New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships (NZIDRS) are open to all international students who meet the eligibility criteria.

NZIDRS scholarships include:- full tuition fees for three years of full-time doctoral study.- NZ$20,500 per annum living allowance (NZ$1708.33 per month).- up to NZ$600 annual health insurance allowance.- NZ$2000 (across 3 year tenure) travel allowance. This is intended to be used for conference attendance and field research.- NZ$800 (across 3 year tenure) book and thesis allowance.- NZ$500 one-off establishment allowance. Only to be paid to those students who are travelling to NZ specifically to take up the NZIDRS. No student already located in NZ is eligible to receive this amount.

Additional funds are not available to support accompanying dependants.

Evidence of available supervisionYou need to show evidence that academic supervision is available when you apply for this scholarship. Applicants should contact the relevant university departments to confirm the availability of appropriate supervision before submitting their applications. Please see the terms and conditions for more information.

The NZIDRS closes to applications on the 15th of July each year.Applications will be accepted from early May until 5pm (NZ time) on Thursday the 15th of July 2010. Please note that NZIDRS applications received after the closing date and/or incomplete applications will not be considered by the selection panel under any circumstances. This is non-negotiable.

The research group `Pricing of Risk in Incomplete Markets` at the Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg im Breisgau seeks applications for a full-time postdoctoral position (TVL 13, State of Baden-Wuerttemberg scale) in Quantitative Finance resp. Financial Economics. A completed doctoral degree will allow employment with civil servant status (A14).

The research group is led by Prof. Dr. Eva Lütkebohmert-Holtz. It is funded by the German Excellence Initiative and will work in close cooperation with Professor Dr. Ernst Eberlein (Department of Mathematical Stochastics) and Professor Thomas Gehrig, Ph.D. (Institute of Research on Economic Evolution) and the Freiburg Center for Data Analysis and Model Building (FDM).

Initial appointment will be made not before October 1st, 2010. Applications are welcome before July 31, 2010.

We offer• A broad range of research topics in the area of financial economics. In particular, participation in the research group `Pricing of Risk in Incomplete Markets`.• Participation in current research activities at the Institute of Research on Economic Evolution and the Department of Mathematical Stochastics.• International cooperation.• Independent teaching.• Academic environment of an elite university such as junior research groups and the Freiburg Center for Data Analysis and Model Building (FDM).• Opportunity to invite co-authors.

We seek• High degree of enthusiasm and independence regarding research activities and mentoring doctoral students and willingness to cooperate with other team members.• Demonstrated excellence in research.• Team player.

The University of Freiburg is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates must already be authorized to work in Germany. Please, send applications to:

Jumat, Juni 25, 2010

Candidate:We are looking for a candidate motivated by systems biology and with strong background in mathematical modelling and computer science. Previous training in biology is an advantage.

To apply, please send an e-mail to ovidiu.radulescu@univ-montp2.fr with a CV and the names of 3 referees before June 30.

Thesis:Studying lipid metabolism of Plasmodium is of great interest as its normal functioning is essential for the survival of the parasite. Targeting this metabolism with drugs represents a new pharmaceutical approach against malaria. Plasmodium is well suited for systems biology studies because during its life cycle this parasite activates a rare diversity of metabolic pathways. Reconstructing synthesis pathways of lipid metabolism in Plasmodium is crucial for understanding the biology of this agent of disease. The objective of this thesis is to develop a methodology for constructing dynamic mixed metabolic and genetic networks by using heterogeneous data. This methodology will be applied to transcriptomic and metabolomic data in order to build a model for lipid metabolism in Plasmodium. This model will be used for /in silico/ studies of the life cycle and of the defences against perturbations of the parasite.

Team:The phD Student will join the new team `Biological Physics and Systems Biology` in the lab DIMNP (UMR 5235) in Montpellier. Our team develops physical, mathematical and computer science approaches for the understanding of the functioning of biological systems. At the centre of our approaches is the multi-scale modelling of the biological processes by using statistical physics, dynamical systems and stochastic processes techniques.

At the Institute for Theoretical Physics of Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Walter Hofstetter 2 PhD positions (salary level E13, 75%) will be available from August 1st, 2010 for a total duration of three years. Both positions are part of the DFG Research Unit FOR 801 `Strong Correlations in Multiflavor Quantum Gases`. For more information see www.for801.de.

The ideal candidate is expected to have a masters degree (or equivalent) in theoretical condensed matter physics or quantum optics. Research experience in the fields of ultracold atomic physics, strongly correlated electrons or numerical simulations of strongly interacting quantum many-particle systems would be beneficial. Furthermore, the successful candidate should have the capability to work independently and show dedication to the research projects of the unit.

In the summer of 2005, Johann-Wolfgang-Goethe University was awarded the basic certificate of the audit Family-Friendly University. Great importance is attached to the family-friendly structuring of the university work-stream. Employees will be supported in their efforts to combine their professional life with family duties. In this context, part-time employment and models of job-sharing are facilitated. Candidates returning to work after maternity/paternity leave are encouraged to apply for re-employment. Frankfurt University is committed to equal opportunities and selection on merit. Female candidates are especially encouraged to apply. Precedence will be given to handicapped candidates at equal qualification.

The deadline for applications is July 25th, 2010. Applicants should send their curriculum vitae and a description of their research interests to:

For more information on eligibility criteria and to apply, please complete your details at the Log in section. This will enable you to access and download the Scholarship Application and Criteria Forms.

For more information on eligibility criteria and to apply, please complete your details at the Log in section. This will enable you to access and download the Scholarship Application and Criteria Forms.

Rabu, Juni 23, 2010

The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) invites applications for its graduate scholarship (MS and PhD) in agriculture and related fields (including biological sciences, social sciences, economics and statistics, forestry and fisheries, environmental sciences, agro-industrial technology and engineering, biochemistry, and development management) for School Year 2011-2012. The scholarship is open to nationals of Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam who are regular employees of academic or research institutions or government agencies and not older than 35 years old.

Applicants may submit their applications to their countries’ respective Ministries of Education, Higher Education, Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Environment and Natural Resources, or Rural Development. The Ministries will then screen and endorse their applications and submit the list of qualified applicants accompanied by the complete set of requirements to SEARCA not later than 30 July 2010. Applicants should inquire with their respective Ministries regarding the Ministries’ deadline for receiving SEARCA applications.

SEARCA scholars may study at any of the following members of the University Consortium coordinated by SEARCA: Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia; Kasetsart University, Thailand; Institut Pertanian Bogor and Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia; and University of the Philippines Los Baños, Philippines. Other reputable universities outside the University Consortium but within the Southeast Asian region may also serve as study posts of scholars under special arrangements and project agreements. Applicants may apply online via the SEARCA website, but original application documents must still be sent to their Ministry for official endorsement and submission to SEARCA. Applicants are required to submit to SEARCA applications for admission to the Graduate Schools of at least three universities in the list.

The application requirements and forms may study may be downloaded from the link below:

The topic of the research that the applicants plan to conduct for their thesis must be in line with either of the priority thrusts of SEARCA, namely: natural resource management and agricultural competitiveness.

Interested parties may contact the Graduate Scholarship Department of SEARCA via email at gsd@agri.searca.org or ecc@agri.searca.org

The University of Akron College of Business Administration offers numerous scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students, including full tuition scholarships.

A high percentage of Fulbright applicants are admitted and receive these scholarships, valued up to $40,000/year. The GMAT may be deferred for Fulbright scholars. Students may be admitted on the condition that they take the exam within their first semester of study.

UA is proud to have hosted nearly 40 Fulbright, Amideast and USAID students in the past eleven years. They have studied masters degree programs in the areas of e-business, accounting, finance, management, international business, marketing, health care, supply chain, information systems, human resources and taxation. THe Fulbright/Amideast and USAID students contribute to the growth of the rest of our student body and we contribute to their growth as individuals.

Akron was ranked one of the Princeton Review`s Best 301 Business Schools in 2010 and our undergraduate programs were ranked in the top 100 business programs in Business Week`s 2010 publication. A is one of 167 business schools worldwide that has all of its programs, including Accounting, accredited by AACSB. We offer extraordinary opportunities to participate in hands-on, cross-functional, entrepreneurial team projects such as Austin BioInnovation Projects, Business Plan and Case competitions.

Akron is located in a hub of business activity with Fortune 1000 companies headquartered in the Akron area including The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Progressive Insurance, Eaton Corporation, Parker Hannifin, Sherwin Williams, Key Corp., Timken, FirstEnergy, J.M. Smucker, A. Schulman, Lubrizol and Medical Mutual of Ohio. Top ranked Health Care Systems in our area include the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, University Hospitals of Cleveland, Rainbow Babies & Children=92s Hospitals, Summa Health Systems, Akron Children=92s Hospital and Akron General Medical Center.

For more information on academic programs:http://www.uakron.edu/cba/cba-home/index.dot

For scholarship information:http://www.uakron.edu/cba/cba-home/student-resources/scholarships/index.dot

Contact:Myra Weakland, MBAAssistant DirectorUniversity of Akron College of BusinessEmail: myra1@uakron.edu

The Institute of Aerodynamics and Flow Technology at the German Aerospace Center (DLR) in Braunschweig, Germany, offers a PhD student position (TVöD 13/2) for research activities in the field of flow solver developments.

Description of activities:An internationally recognized junior-scientists group in the C²A²S²E² department of the Institute of Aerodynamics and Flow Technology works on the development of the flow solver PADGE for compressible flows based on discontinuous Galerkin (DG) methods. Currently, the focus is on efficient solver algorithms for discretisations of higher order, on error estimation with respect to aerodynamic force coefficients and on various refinement strategies. Turbulent flows are based on the Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) equations and the Wilcox-k model.

The PhD candidate will work on the further development of turbulent flow simulations in the PADGE code. The tasks of the PhD candidate include:- the development of new discretizations of turbulent boundary conditions for the RANS-kÏ‰ equations.- the analysis of the solution behaviour close to turbulent boundary layers,- the development of a DG discretization of the RANS-k-SST equations as well as- the development of a DG discretization of a Reynolds stress model (RSM).

This includes the consideration of special aspects related to discretizations of higher order and local mesh refinement. The new methods shall be applied to realistic aerodynamic test cases.

Parts of these developments could also be worked on in the framework of a diploma or master thesis and could then be continued as PhD thesis.

The Department of Economics, Aarhus School of Business, and the School of Economics and Management, Faculty of Social Sciences, invite applications for 1-2 positions as post doc researcher for a joint research project on `An economic analysis of the impact of the Scandinavian welfare state and flexicurity policies on Danish firms`.

2-year position as postdoc researcherThe open position(s) as post doc researcher is within the Research Unit on `An economic analysis of the impact of the Scandinavian welfare state and flexicurity policies on Danish firms` (for more information see http://www.asb.dk/article.aspx?pid=24170). The position is for a 2-year period.

The position is within one of the following specific areas: `Firms and labour market policies` and `Firms and family-friendly policies`. The project uses Danish register data. Thus, knowledge of econometric methods for analysis of both individual and longitudinal data is required. The starting date for the position is subject to individual negotiation.

The successful candidate must have completed his/her PhD before taking up the position. However, interim arrangements can be negotiated for a candidate that is in the defence phase of the PhD or is expected to complete the PhD in early 2010. Further information Further information about the host institutions and their research activities can be found at www.asb.dk/about/departments/nat and www.econ.au.dk.

For further information, candidates are invited to contact Head of Department, Prof. Peter Jensen (+45 89 486 482/pje@asb.dk) or Head of School, Prof. Per Baltzer Overgaard (+45 89 421 605/povergaard@econ.au.dk).

Master`s Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance (PPGG) 2011-2012(Call for Application, Deadline: 13 August 2010)

What are the objectives of the programme?The programme is designed to academically qualify future leaders in politics, law, economics and administration according to the principles of Good Governance and to prepare them in a praxis-oriented course for their professional life. The programme offers very good graduates with a first university degree (Bachelor or equivalent) the chance to obtain a Master`s degree in disciplines that are of special relevance for the social, political and economic development of their home country. With the knowledge and experience acquired in Germany the scholarship holders should later contribute to the establishment of democratically devised economic and social systems aimed at overcoming social tensions. In addition, the training at German institutions of higher education should especially qualify the scholarship holders as partners in political and economic cooperation with Germany. With this programme, DAAD intends to contribute to the support of Good Governance and civil society structures in selected partner countries and regions.

Who can apply?Very well qualified Indonesian graduates with a first university degree (Bachelor or equivalent) who want to actively contribute to the social, political and economic development of their home countries as future leaders. The scholarships are offered both for young graduates without professional experience and for mid-career professionals.

What is fundable?Scholarships for (generally) two-year Master courses at a German institution of higher education. The successful candidates will study on selected Master courses with one of the following focuses:1. Development and Governance2. Public Policy3. Management in non-profit Organizations4. Democratic Governance and Society5. Public Economics, Law, and Politics

The courses have an international orientation and are taught in German or English or bilingual. The scholarship holders will study in groups and be offered special tutoring at their host institutions. Furthermore, there is the possibility of networking-events for participants in different courses and their attendance at tailor-made summer-schools.

All scholarship holders will be placed in German courses for normally 6 months before taking up their Master studies. This also applies to scholarship holders in Master courses taught in English. DAAD pays a monthly scholarship rate of currently 750 € including the health insurance in Germany. In addition, DAAD grants an appropriate travel allowance as well as a study and research subsidy and in applicable cases rent subsidies and / or family allowances.Deadline:The complete sets of application papers must be submitted by 13 August 2010 at:DAAD JakartaSummitmas Building I, 19th. FloorJl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 61-62Jakarta 12190Contact and advice:Further information can be obtained from the DAAD-Office JakartaContact person: Mrs. Endah C. AnggoroTel. 021-5252807, 5200870Endah@daadjkt.orgWebsite link:http://jakarta.daad.de

The Jena School for Microbial Communication (JSMC) is funded by the German Excellence Initiative. It conceptionally combines different research areas (microbial communities, interactions with plant, animal and human hosts and environmental interactions) to a comprehensive picture of microbial communication (www.jsmc.uni-jena.de). JSMC is an ambitious Graduate School comprising over 180 PhD students who are educated in a structured, interdisciplinary training program based on top-level fundamental research. Five faculties of the Friedrich Schiller University Jena, six non-university research institutions as well as thirteen partner companies are participating in this cutting edge research and training program that includes an innovative PhD program, career development and intensive sociocultural care. Three embedded existing Research Training Groups as well as twelve other cooperative research projects are engaged to incorporate novel research areas to achieve a complete view of microbial communication.

The Graduate School of Excellence `JSMC` invites applications for a

PhD Student Fellowship (Ref.No. JSMC-38/2010) on the topic `Integrated model of water and nutrient uptake by roots in the rhizosphere`

Soil-plant-microorganisms interactions have profound impacts on rhizosphere processes such as microbial activities, water distribution, and nutrient and water uptake by plant roots. Common models of water and nutrient uptake by roots are based on brute-force averaging approaches, assuming that the rhizosphere has the same properties as the bulk soil. The project will provide a holistic approach to describe interactions between rhizosphere transport properties and plant and microbial communities at the pore scale.

We expect:1. a Master`s degree (or equivalent) in Natural Sciences (e.g., Earth Sciences, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, etc.). Candidates about to earn their degree are welcome to apply.2. high motivation and interest to join one of the interdisciplinary research areas of JSMC3. creativity and interest to shape your own thesis project4. an integrative and cooperative personality5. very good communication skills in English (instruction language at JSMC)

We offer:1. a highly communicative atmosphere within a scientific network providing top-level research conditions2. a PhD stipend paid for 3 years according to the rules of the DFG (German Research Foundation) as well as generous research funding3. a comprehensive mentoring program with efficient supervision by a team of supervisors4. courses in novel technologies and soft skills5. Jena – the German City of Science 2008: a young and lively city with dynamic business activities, successful scientific centres of innovation and a vibrant cultural scene around the famous Friedrich Schiller University

To apply, please acquaint yourself with the vacant PhD projects and the application process described on this website. Applications can only be considered upon receipt of the completed `Statement of Interest` form, submitted by email to apply-jsmc@uni-jena.de before the deadlines listed below.

Selected applicants will be invited to a JSMC Recruitment Meeting in Jena, Germany, in September 2010. Awarding decisions will be made shortly thereafter, allowing for an immediate start of the PhD projects.

Application deadlines (i.e. deadline for submission of the completed `Statement of Interest` form):

For applicants who will require visa to attend the recruitment meeting in September: Deadline July 5, 2010For applicants who will not require a visa: Deadline July 26, 2010

(Please note: applications from non-EU-national can only be considered if attendance at the recruitment meeting is possible with 2 weeks prior notice. Please provide an explanatory statement)

Project Description:The National Center for Computational Sciences (www.nccs.gov) is looking for a post Doctoral Researcher to conduct research and development in `Data Management for Petascale Scientific Applications`. The successful candidate will work in a team with researchers of the End-to-End Task Group of NCCS, researchers from the Scientific Data Management Center (http://sdm.lbl.gov/sdmcenter), as well as applications scientists on large-scale data-intensive and computationally intensive scientific workflows, and the associated management issues.

Qualifications:Position requires a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field. Applicants should have completed their PhD in Computer Science or a related field, or should be very near completion (the position is open until filled), and have experiences or background in one or more of the following:

The applicant should have an interest to interact with scientists from application domains to understand the technology they use, and to apply and adapt CS techniques to these domains. The successful candidate will join End-to-End Task Group at NCCS. Scientific workflows need to be created for various simulation codes to monitor them, to perform analysis and visualization on their output, to archive data and to couple such codes into an integrated framework. Applicants cannot have received the most recent degree more than five years prior to the date of application appointment and must complete all degree requirements before starting their appointment.

Technical Questions:Questions regarding the position can be directed to Dr. Scott Klasky at klasky@ornl.gov.

How to Apply:Qualified applicants may apply online at www2.orau.gov/ORNL_POST. All applicants will need to register before they can begin the online application. For complete instructions, on how to apply, please see the instructions at www.orau.gov/orise/edu/ornl/ornl-pdpm/application.htm. When applying for this position, please reference the position title and number.

This appointment is offered through the ORNL Postgraduate Research Participation Program and is administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE). The position is open to citizens or legal permanent residents of the US without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran or disabled veteran.

Key responsibilities include:Quantum-state superpositions are often employed as qubits in quantum information. For their successful application in is essential to lengthen the coherence times, and have versatile methods of controlling the state of such superpositions by external electromagnetic fields. The propose of the project is to develop such methods. In particular, superpositions of specific atomic magnetic sublevels will be required with well determined quantum numbers and symmetric properties which will offer new ways of performing quantum operations on such states. Experimental methods of unambiguous detection of such states by optical methods will also be developed within the project.

Application deadline: 25 June 2010

Profile of candidates:1. completion of at least 3rd year (BSc level) in physics, material science, advanced materials or related fields,2. good scores in atomic, optical physics and in quantum mechanics,3. strong motivation for research work,4. teamwork ability,5. good command of English.

We offer:1. possibility of completing the MSc requirements,2. access to modern experimental apparatus,3. work in a dynamic team, participation in edge-cutting research and international exchange,4. prospects for future research with the team (PhD study),5. stipend (1 000 PLN per month) for about a year,

For more details about the position please visit: www.if.uj.edu.pl/team

Please include in your offer:`In accordance with the personal data protection act from 29 th August 1997, I hereby agree to process and to store my personal data by the Institution for recruitment purposes`.

Senin, Juni 21, 2010

Applications are invited for a PhD studentship on the study and development of a robot operating in a smart home. This project is part of a wider programme to develop intelligent environment technologies. An intelligent environment is fitted with sensors to monitor and infer activity within the home. A mobile robot can help by monitoring from different viewpoints and at close range. The robot can be directed to the location of the activity to collect further evidence of activity detected by the network of fixed sensors. Similarly, the robot can investigate suspected sensor failure to provide autonomicity and act as a temporary sensor to re-establish a full operating intelligent environment. The introduction of the robot will permit activities to be disambiguated and help enhance activity analysis.

Candidates should hold, or expect to hold by 15 August 2010, a first or upper second class honours degree in Computer Science or engineering. Successful candidates will enrol as of September 2010, on a full-time programme of research studies leading to the award of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.

The studentship will comprise fees and an annual stipend of £13,590. It will be awarded for a period of up to three years subject to satisfactory progress and is tenable in the Faculty of Computing and Engineering at the Jordanstown Campus.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 30th June 2010

Interviews will be held in July 2010

For further information on the application process please follow the guidance notes regarding the completion of the application form.

For further information on the project please contact Dr. Dorothy Monekosso, dn.monekosso@ulster.ac.uk, or Roy Sterritt r.sterritt@ulster.ac.uk

Key responsibilities include:Quantum-state superpositions are often employed as qubits in quantum information. For their successful application in is essential to lengthen the coherence times, and have versatile methods of controlling the state of such superpositions by external electromagnetic fields. The propose of the project is to develop such methods. In particular, superpositions of specific atomic magnetic sublevels will be required with well determined quantum numbers and symmetric properties which will offer new ways of performing quantum operations on such states. Experimental methods of unambiguous detection of such states by optical methods will also be developed within the project.

Application deadline: 25 June 2010

Profile of candidates:1. completion of at least 3rd year (BSc level) in physics, material science, advanced materials or related fields,2. good scores in atomic, optical physics and in quantum mechanics,3. strong motivation for research work,4. teamwork ability,5. good command of English.

We offer:1. possibility of completing the MSc requirements,2. access to modern experimental apparatus,3. work in a dynamic team, participation in edge-cutting research and international exchange,4. prospects for future research with the team (PhD study),5. stipend (1 000 PLN per month) for about a year,

For more details about the position please visit: www.if.uj.edu.pl/team

Please include in your offer:`In accordance with the personal data protection act from 29 th August 1997, I hereby agree to process and to store my personal data by the Institution for recruitment purposes`.

As one of the forerunners in imaging research our group has a broad spectrum of interest. This position will be related to our expertise in Neurodegeneration and regeneration which includes research into:NeurogenesisStem cell researchNeuroplasticity

This position will be in close collaboration with the Electron Microscopy for Materials Science lab (EMAT). Here the following equipment will be available:1 scanning electron microscope1 dual beam FIB6 transmission electron microscopes (TEM)

The most advanced TEM, will be of crucial importance for this project and is unique in Europe. The microscope is a double lens corrected instrument working at voltages between 50 and 300 kV and achieving a resolution of 50 pm. It also has a monochromator to lower the energy resolution to about 150 meV.

Job descriptionCombining small animal MRI using contrast agents and/or nanoparticles for stem cell research and nerve fiber tracing with advanced EM tools to simultaneously image cellular ultrastructure and localization of nanoparticles. The aim of this project is to get a better comprehension of the cell-nanoparticle interactions.

ProfileWe are looking for a highly motivated scientist with a clear focus on research. The candidate should hold a Master in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Bio Engineer or a similar degree (M2 students can also apply).

For more information please contact one of the people below.To apply send letter of interest outlining experience and research goals, CV, and three letters of recommendation to:

Rabu, Juni 16, 2010

The Institute for Society and Globalisation (ISG) specialises in interdisciplinary research and teaching in the social sciences.

Roskilde University is a leading Danish university emphasising interdisciplinary research, project-based learning, and socially-relevant engagement. The Doctoral School of the ISG announces PhD scholarships for employment from the 1st September 2010 or soon after in the following research themes:

1. The Challenge of Globalisation in Western Europe.2. Collaborative Innovation in the Public Sector with a Specific Focus on Health Care.3. European uni0n Foreign Policy in an era of globalisation.4. The Migration Industry and Markets for Managing Migration.

The application must be based on the full announcement, which is found on: http://www.ruc.dk/en/jobs/phd/Please note: the first three themes are for so-called mobility scholarships, therefore only non-Roskilde University graduates can apply.

Selasa, Juni 15, 2010

PhD Position in Cell Biology, Genetics and Biochemistry at Charles University; Prague

PhD position to work on the Exo70 family of cell morphogenesis regulators in Physcomitrella patens within the EU-ITN project PLANTORIGINS at the Charles University in Prague (Czech Republic).

We have a position open for a PhD student in our lab to study the functions of thirteen Exo 70 paralogues (putative subunits of the exocyst vesicle tethering complex) in Physcomitrella patens polar cell growth and morphogenesis. We use a large variety of tools from the disciplines of cell biology, genetics and biochemistry, as well as the gene targeting capabilities of moss, to study the mechanisms of Exo70 and exocyst functions in a moss type of early land plants.

For representative publications from the group see:Synek L.,Schlager N.,Elias M., Quentin M., Hauser M-T., Zarsky V. AtEXO70A1, a member of a family of putative exocyst subunits specifically expanded in land plants, is important for polar growth and plant development. The Plant Journal 48:54-72, 2006.

The Institute of Physiological Chemistry, Medical Faculty Carl Gustav Carus, TU Dresden offers within the DFG Schwerpunktprogramm `Osteoimmunology - IMMUNOBONE – A Program to unravel the Mutual Interactions between the Immune System and Bone` (SPP 1468)

2 PhD student positions, available immediately (50% TV-L, E13).

The aim of both PhD projects is to investigate the complex interactions between bone and the immune system focusing on the role of SWAP-70 in the regulatory interplay of cells of the immune system and osteoclasts.

Applicants should hold a degree in biology, biochemistry or an equivalent degree in other life sciences. We are looking for highly motivated candidates with a strong interest in Immunology/Hematology/Bone Biology, who should have good English communication skills. Previous experience in cellular immunology and/or flow cytometry is a plus but not necessity.

Both positions offer an excellent opportunity to obtain expertise in a wide spectrum of cell biology techniques, animal models for human diseases, biochemistry, while working in a stimulating, international environment.

Applications including the names and contact details of two references should be submitted preferably by email with registration number ZIK0910070 until 30th June 2010 to:

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Mesoscale Modeling of Nuclear Fuel at Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, NYU-Poly; Brooklyn, NY

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research position in the Computational Mechanics Laboratory at NYU-Poly. The selected postdoctoral fellow will participate in a vibrant interdisciplinary research group and will be involved in a research effort which aims at modeling the behavior of nuclear fuel under extreme conditions. Computational mechanics and theory will be the principal tool of investigation.

Requirements:1. PhD. in mechanical engineering, materials science, computational materials science or a related field.2. Experience in at least two of the following areas: finite element modeling, Monte Carlo, phase field or molecular mechanics modeling.3. Experience in scientific computing (Fortran, C, or C++ programming, parallel computing, and Unix/Linux computing environments).4. Strong verbal and written communication skills.5. Demonstrated ability to work independently in a multidisciplinary research environment.

Note:The initial appointment will be for one year, with a possibility of renewal contingent upon the availability of continuing funding and satisfactory performance.

How To Apply:Please submit by email a single attachment that includes your CV, a brief statement of your research interests, and the contact information for two references to: